How to Feel Comfortable in High Heels

Ladies, do you want to wear high heels with confidence? High heels can get a bad reputation for being uncomfortable or impossible to walk in: but the truth is, they don’t have to be. Once you have a quality, good fitting high heel shoe, and some practice walking in them, you can wear high heels with ease.
Finding a Great Fitting Shoe
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Get your feet measured and sized.[1] It is important to know the exact size of your feet when purchasing shoes. Once at a shoe store, you can ask a sales associate to assist you in proper foot measurement so that you can find shoes that fit you correctly.[2]
Wearing shoes that are even just a half size off can make for a very painful outing. Your poor tootsies will be in pain and your leg muscles will be very sore.[3]
Make sure your toenails are trimmed so that they do not scratch your toes once your shoes are on.
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Find out the shoe width. Many fashion shoes come in a standard medium width, but you may have feet that require a wider or more narrow fit. When you find a pair of shoes you love, see if they come in different widths.
A shoemaker can usually stretch the shoes to widen the toe box, enhancing the comfort of the shoe.
If you have narrow feet, buy foot inserts that help your foot grip the shoe and fill up any extra space on the sides.
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Always try the shoes on prior to purchase. Remember, not all shoes follow the same sizing standards.[4] Two different pairs of shoes in the same size can fit you very differently. Shoes can run big or run small, so it is important that you always try them on in the store before you buy them.
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Test the shoes around the store. If you are purchasing shoes in a store, try on the shoes and walk around in them for two minutes. This will be enough time for you to feel if they are causing you any discomfort. If they fail the two-minute test, you should probably find a pair of heels that is more comfortable.
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Buy quality shoes.[5] It feels great to find inexpensive merchandise, but shoes are not an item you want to skimp on. Do your research before purchasing shoes, especially high heels, and make sure they are a trusted brand.
Protecting Your Feet from Injury
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Treat blisters on your feet. Blisters can develop on your feet from your toes sliding forward, too-tight shoes, or sweaty feet that cause too much friction in your shoe. To help soothe your blisters, cover them with moleskin bandages. These types of bandages are softer and will allow your skin to more easily breathe. Your blisters will surely prevent you from walking normally if you leave them untreated.[6]
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Take off your heels during long stretches. If you are wearing your shoes to work, or for more than four hours a day, find a places to take them off for a few moments. This will allow you a chance to stretch out your foot muscles and prevent your feet from injury.[9]
Practicing How to Walk in Your Heels
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Learn how to walk properly in heels. When you wear heels, your body has to take a different approach to walking because of the new angle at which it places your legs and feet.
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Practice good posture.